Our signature programmes

Open to all

ARISE

Our innovative modular program empowers aspiring entrepreneurs with the essential skills to effectively validate customers and markets, create robust go-to-market strategies, and develop sound business models, regardless of their current stage of startup development. Uniquely structured to harness the power of peer feedback, this program guides teams to reach their utmost potential.

Create4Good Innovation Fund

Our comprehensive zero-to-one program is dedicated to nurturing social impact ideas and translating them into viable and sustainable businesses.

Specifically centred around the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #10 (UNSDG10) of Reducing Inequality, this program targets solutions aimed at reducing inequality in Singapore. Our focus lies in supporting the transformation of these ideas into impactful ventures with long-term viability and positive societal outcomes.

StartSomething

Our comprehensive three-part introductory series is tailored for individuals seeking to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset. Through a sequence of insightful workshops, participants are skilfully guided in the art of idea generation, idea refinement, and the ultimate realisation of a successful venture launch.

This program empowers aspiring entrepreneurs with the knowledge and tools essential to embark on their entrepreneurial journey with confidence and purpose.

Baby Shark Fund

Innovation lies at the crossroads of novelty and usefulness. Innovation is around us and in everything we do.

The Baby Shark Fund wants students to take these new ideas forward, deploy them in real-world situations, and test their creativity in tackling old problems with new solutions.

We provide the runway and support to give these ideas a life beyond their imagination.

Open to SUTD students

The Entrepreneurship Capstone Program serves as a pivotal platform for final-year undergraduate teams to embark on their entrepreneurial journey. Guided by a problem statement, these teams embark on the process of crafting innovative solutions, drawing on the knowledge and insights gained throughout their academic experience at SUTD. Invaluable support is provided by esteemed faculty mentors, as well as experienced business mentors and venture partners, who actively assist the teams in refining their solutions for real-world success.

FAQs

  • Yes, we welcome all aspiring founders.

  • Most of our programmes require that you have an idea of the problem you want to address.

    You can choose to join with a pre-formed team, or find like-minded teammates during the programme. We have had many participants who met their teammates during the programme as well!

  • Generally, if you are passionate about addressing social inequality, you can join the Create4Good Innovation Fund. Should you have any other ideas, you can check out ARISE or the Entrepreneurship Capstone for final year students. Start Something is a good introductory programme if you are still unsure of what you want to do.

    Contact us at entrepreneurship@sutd.edu.sg to find out which programme best suits your requirement and time commitment.

  • We will generally absorb the cost for you, but you are subject to meeting eligibility conditions and shortlisting by a panel.

  • The market becomes your playground; tap onto SUTD to access a whole suite of support, including:

    • Incubation Spaces

    • Mentorship

    • Grant Access

    • Curated events and programmes for alumnus

  • You will be accorded credits for programmes that are part of academic requirements in line with the guidelines of the Office of Education.

  • We do not take take equity from teams and start-ups who join our programmes.